Partial cellular reprogramming: A deep dive into an emerging rejuvenation technology
Patrick Paine, A. T. Nguyen, Alejandro Ocampo
Abstract
Aging and age-associated disease are a major medical and societal burden in need of effective treatments. Cellular reprogramming is a biological process capable of modulating cell fate and cellular age. Harnessing the rejuvenating benefits without altering cell identity via partial cellular reprogramming has emerged as a novel translational strategy with therapeutic potential and strong commercial interests. Here, we explore the aging-related benefits of partial cellular reprogramming while examining limitations and future directions for the field.
Topics & Concepts
ReprogrammingBiologyRejuvenationCellular senescenceCell biologyComputational biologyCellGeneticsPhenotypeGenePluripotent Stem Cells ResearchCRISPR and Genetic EngineeringRNA Interference and Gene Delivery